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The album's songs are in date order, so the first 8 tracks are with original front man David Lee Roth (1979 - 1984), and tracks 9 - 14 have vocals by replacement Sammy Hagar (1986 - 1996). There are then 3 new tracks at the end (1 with SH, and 2 with DLR, who rejoined the band to record the new stuff).
The DLR era starts very rocky, his showmanship and vocals are unique and enjoyable, whilst Eddie Van Halen's guitar pieces are out of this world. The album progresses into 80's synth rock with songs such as Jump (that song everybody knows), with the inclusion of keyboards. This gives great music variety.
Sammy Hagar's era has more ballads, which at first sound boring in comparison to the start of the album, but after a few listens you can appreciate the maturing of the band. Eddie continues to amaze, and SH delivers well on vocals to this kind of rock.
The new songs rock, and sound fresh, I wouldn't say they were 'disposable', but an example of how Van Halen can still churn out great music.
In conclusion the music on this album is wide, as it spans over a 15 year period. Some great rock tracks, the best guitar solo's your'll ever hear, great keyboard work, and great ballads that still have the Van Halen edge that makes you want more. David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar both deliver great vocals with a unique individual spin, and Eddie Van Halen has to be one of the all time great guitarists and all round musicians. Bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Alex Van Halen are extremely under-rated, both are supurb. As a band Van Halen make fantastic music, and this is well showcased on this album.
I am now going to get some Van Halen studio albums, but after enjoying every track on this greatest hits, I cant decide which!
Van Halen's original lineup was fronted by Dave Lee Roth who eventually left to start his solo career (see "Eat em and Smile" featuring Steve Vai) and was replaced by Sammy Hagar, only to have Roth return briefly for a song or two. You'll find Roth-era songs at the begining and the end of this CD with a chunk of Sammy Hagar era songs in the middle. There are a couple of great songs missing from the album but if you like this CD and want to hear more, I heartily recommend 1984, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and "Van Halen" their debut.
In this case however, we have without doubt, the finest collection of Van Halen's awsome guitar riffs and solos.
Great value for money!!
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